Jaguar Journal
March 25, 2022
Here is your weekly update from the JUNGLE!
ATHLETICS NEWS
IMPORTANT LINKS
- Blue Valley West High School
- Backsnack
- Important Contacts
- First Quarter Information
- ClassLink
- Your Spot for Jaguar Spirit Wear
- Athletics Calendar / Check out our Clubs!
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- Blue Valley School District
- Durham Bus Company contact information
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
Congratulations Scholastic Art Winners
Important Upcoming NHS Dates
April 13 – NHS Induction for new members that were accepted to NHS this year. Induction will begin at 6pm in the PAC. Returning members do not need to attend.
April 30 – All community service hours (10 hours per student) must be completed and logged with an NHS officer. Students with questions about how to log their hours or what opportunities will count for hours should reach out to Dr. Hall or an NHS officer.
May 4 – NHS Senior Ceremony at 6pm in the PAC. Junior members to not need to attend.
Prom Tickets and Outside Guest Form
To purchase tickets click link below:
Outside guest form: due April 6, 2022
P3 Tips
Did you know we have an anonymous way to report any concerns you may have about school or students? You can download the P3 Tips App on your device and easily report bullying, safety concerns, vaping or drinking, fights, and much more. These tips are completely anonymous and the reporting student’s name is not seen by SROs. Search P3 TIPS in the app store or Google Store and you will see a blue icon that has a P3. Please ensure it says P3 TIPS. If you have any questions or need help, please see Officer Stock or Officer Young.
Communications Matrix
If you have a question or concerns, we want to help! Many times by starting at the building level, you will work with the person who is closest to the situation and will usually have the most information. If you feel further discussion is warranted, the following chart can be used as a guide for whom to call when questions arise on the most common topics.
Fostering a Safe Environment
Creating the best possible Blue Valley high school experience
Blue Valley has a unique opportunity this year to study the high school experience with the goal of creating a comprehensive experience that leads to increased student personalization and ownership of learning.
The High School Study Committee, made up of high school teachers and administrators across the district, will study high school programming and spend time learning more about what we want for our students. Committee members from Blue Valley West include Katie Bonnema, Anna Dunn, Courtney Grimaldi, Paige Lankford and Aimee Price.
The study committee solicited student focus group feedback to help identify the five action teams which will meet regularly over the next two months:
Graduation requirements: Investigate what Blue Valley requires of its graduates and make any recommendations related to graduation requirements.
Defining high school success: Identify some accountability measures in our redesign process.
Real-World Learning Opportunities: Work closely with those leading the BV Edge work and establish a plan to deliver real-world learning opportunities to all students.
Strategically Agile High School System: Make recommendations that inject more flexibility and agility into high school programming and the high school experience.
Relevant & Authentic Instruction: Make recommendations related to instructional strategies, feedback/assessment policies and grading.
As high school families, your insight and feedback are valuable. Throughout the study, there will be opportunities for all high school students, staff members and families to offer feedback. Stay tuned for more information about the study and feedback opportunities later this semester.
SENIOR NEWS
Scholarship Information
Attention all 2022 Graduating Seniors!
Your Blue Valley West Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) invites seniors with a GPA of 2.5 and above, who are heading to college next year, to apply for the chance to win up to a $1,000 BVW PTO scholarship towards tuition! These scholarships will be awarded to well-rounded students with a great essay, so eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply! Applications are due on or before March 25th at 3:00 p.m. More information can be found on Naviance, in the Jag Journal every Friday or on the Blue Valley West PTO website.
Senior Video due March 25
Cap and Gown Payments Due
Graduation is Coming!
Thank you to ALL seniors for providing their sizing information to ensure a perfect fit when caps and gowns are delivered at Graduation Rehearsal.
Items can be paid for at highschool.herffjones.com or by calling 866-238-5336.
Cap and Gowns will arrive prior to Class Day on May 20, 2022.
All Herff Jones orders, including announcements, will be delivered to Blue Valley West High School.
Counseling
Summer School
Summer school enrollment will open on March 23rd in ParentVue/StudentVue. Requests can be entered through the course request button.
Credit Recovery
Enrollment for credit recovery options has now begun if you failed a course and need to retake it over the summer please reach out to your counselor to discuss options.
2022 BVW PTO Scholarship Application
The BVW PTO invites seniors with a GPA of 2.5 and above, who are heading to college next year, to apply for the chance to win up to a $1,500 BVW PTO scholarship towards tuition! These scholarships will be awarded to well rounded students with a great essay, so eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply!
Application Deadline is Friday, March 25, 2022
More information and the application can be found in the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I5IgDdikXf57t83YCMqUb7hkV_bvCXcp/view?usp=sharing
PTO Grants
Your BVW PTO is dedicated to providing funds to teachers, staff, and coaches so they are able to provide the best high school experience possible. In January the Colorguard who represents BVW in the marching band and Winter Guard competitions received funds to replace worn-out equipment. The social studies AP class received funds to purchase review books that help students prepare for the end of the year exam. The PTO has given over $9,000 in grants this school year and has one more round of grant awards in April. Thank you to PTO members for investing in BVW PTO.
Purchase a BVW Yard Sign for your student
Interested in Open PTO Positions?
Interested in Open PTO Positions? click here
Since the new school year is around the corner, the Blue Valley West PTO is looking ahead and inviting anyone who would like to join our great team to reach out to us . Here is the link for signing up for the Open BVWest PTO Chair Positions.
Join our PTO! / Follow BVW PTO on twitter / Like us on Facebook
Amazon Smiles
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Blue Valley West High School
Email: bluevalleywest@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/BVW
Location: 16200 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-239-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westjags